The Right Ethos

Email: jonathan@therightethos.co.uk | Tel: 01227 639768

Email: jonathan@therightethos.co.uk
Tel: 01227 639768

Parliamentary Engagement Officer

Location: Remote

Salary expectation: £30,000

Application deadline: Wed 13th May

This is a full-time role

We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to strengthen our engagement with policymakers across the UK.  This role is fixed term for three years.

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor parliamentary activity across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, identifying relevant debates, questions, committees and opportunities for engagement
  • Maintain a forward view on key parliamentary activity and upcoming moments of influence
  • Produce and circulate clear, concise briefings on parliamentary activity and recommended areas for engagement
  • Draft and support the submission of parliamentary questions, briefings and lines for MPs, peers and their staff
  • Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff across parties
  • Support coordinated engagement with political stakeholders, ensuring activity is timely and aligned with organisational priorities
  • Support relationships between farmers and parliamentarians, including organising farm visits and meetings where appropriate
  • Translate farmer experience and insights into clear and practical input for parliamentary engagement
  • Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, meetings and roundtables
  • Organise meetings with MPs, peers and advisers, including preparing briefings and follow-up actions
  • Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts and engagement activity, and support internal reporting
  • Contribute to campaign activity and wider organisational work where required

What we are looking for

  • A working understanding of how the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures operate, and how to engage effectively with those processes
  • Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments
  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise briefings and summaries
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging opportunities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
  • The ability to translate complex or real-world information into clear, practical input
  • Confidence working independently in a remote team environment
  • An interest in farming, environmental issues or public policy

Deadline: Wed 13th May